San Jose State University is seeking applications for an opening for a Non-SJSU Affiliated Community Member for the Institutional Biosafety Committee. This volunteer position is open to anyone with expertise in biosafety-related matters. I hope you will share this opportunity with your network and encourage early career professionals or postdocs to apply.
Benefits to volunteers:
- Exposure to a wide variety of research topics: The SJSU biological research profile is quite varied so we encourage people with experience working with human, plant, viral, bacterial, fungal, or animal tissues to apply. Some examples of our research include: nursing, biomedical engineering, a major marine lab, entomology, and immunology.
- As a primarily teaching institution, almost half of the applications we review are for lab and field classes. This could be a great opportunity to get ideas for your own classes.
- Safety compliance experience looks great on a resume! This is a great way to learn more about how to safely conduct your science.
Expectations:
- Virtually attend one monthly meeting with the SJSU Institutional Biosafety Committee (about 1 h).
- Review about 2 Biological Use Authorization Applications per month. Usually you would be the primary reviewer for only one application per month. Total time would be up to 1 hour per application as primary reviewer. Reviewer assignments are flexible to committee volunteer's capacity at any given time.
- Represent the interests of the community outside of SJSU with respect to health and protection of the environment. You don't have to be an expert in all biosafety topics!
- Non-affiliated community members must reside within 100 miles of San Jose State University and/or Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. The addresses are:
- 1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192
- 8272 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039
To apply:
Using this APPLICATION LINK to submit your application. The survey will be closed once the position is filled. You will need to upload the following:
1) a resume or CV demonstrating your experience working with biological samples
2) a <200 word statement about your interest in this volunteer position and your capacity to participate over the next year.
Application Link Link in full– https://forms.gle/y5w4NwAL54YcxFk88Contact biosafety@sjsu.edu if you have questions about the volunteer position.
Research Compliance Senior Specialist with San Jose State University, California Pay Range: $8,334/month - $9,167/monthFinal filing date: Until FilledUnder limited supervision of the Director of Research Compliance, the Research Compliance Senior Specialist will manage university compliance with federal regulations, state law, funding agency regulations, and related CSU and SJSU policies. The Senior Specialist will provide guidance and education for faculty staff and students in responsible conduct of research, conflicts of interest, export control, research misconduct, and other related compliance areas. The Senior Specialist will establish internal administrative procedures for the Research Compliance Unit and collaborate with other administrative units and academic departments at SJSU to develop administrative procedures for compliance functions. The Senior Specialist will also be the stateside liaison to the SJSU Research Foundation to ensure that faculty disclosures submitted in support of external funding are reviewed, and any potential conflicts are adequately documented and managed.Please note that research experience can be substituted for experience with "compliance" in the job titleDUTIES
- Summarize and communicate SJSU Research Compliance program, including internal policies and processes for complying with federal regulations, state law, and related policies of the CSU and SJSU
- Establish and implement internal administrative procedures for the Research Compliance Unit
- Work collaboratively with other administrative units and academic departments to develop administrative procedures for compliance functions and implement internal controls
- Gather and report RCU Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), prepare annual report for strategic planning process
- Coordinate response to situations involving confidential or sensitive information with discretion
- Analyze, develop, and implement administrative systems to support Research Compliance Unit programs and initiatives, including a Responsible Conduct of Research seminar series
- Develop and implement training programs for faculty and staff on conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, export control, research ethics and misconduct, stem cell research, and other topics under RCU jurisdiction
- Respond to, carry out, and manage unplanned projects on short notice
Contact jobs@sjsu.edu if you have questions about the position.
Pay Range: $5,908/month - $7,516/monthFinal filing date: Until FilledThe purpose of this position is to ensure the safe use of campus biological agents, recombinant DNA and biohazards in accordance with CalOSHA, NIH Guidelines and other applicable regulations. This position will also be responsible for chairing the Institutional Biosafety Committee and will review and approve biological use authorizations (BUA) campus wide. This position provides support to other laboratory safety programs across multiple colleges to promote the safety of faculty, staff and students.Please note that the majority of our biology research is actually field work and a marine lab, only BSL1 and 2 in the labsDUTIES
- Serves as the Campus Biosafety Officer (BSO), ensuring the safe use of campus bioagents and biohazards.
- Develops, implements, and monitors campus environmental and safety programs, systems, procedures, and training in biosafety.
- Serves as the primary point person for communications and documentation of the biosafety program including but not limited to ensuring the EH&S Biosafety Program provides guidance that is helpful and current, and periodically communicating with BUA holders regarding their BUA/training status, monitoring biosafety cabinet certification, review of relevant new equipment purchases and placement, monitoring Material Transfer Agreements, and other relevant information.
- Performs technical work, and conducts sampling and/or monitoring related to field(s) of expertise.
- Designs new and/or recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures
- Work with researchers/principal investigators to prepare Biological Use Authorizations (BUAs) for laboratories that work with toxins and/or human or nonhuman blood, body fluids, tissues, cell or cell lines, recombinant DNA, plant and animal pathogens, and transgenic species to ensure compliance with CDC, NIH and other applicable university, federal and state regulations and requirements.
- Conducts periodic audits of agent inventory to verify BUA accuracy.
- Provides guidance to researchers in the field or laboratory regarding safe work practices.
- Inspects, investigates incidents and complaints, and recommends corrective action as needed.
- Drafts reports and other documentation, including use of relevant scientific data.
- Works on committees and assignments along with formal and informal coaching and mentoring and regular training, including conference attendance.
- Within specific field maintains knowledge/expertise on existing/proposed changes in all regulations; interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations, codes and standards, including making recommendations for work environment changes based on interpretations and principles of professional practices.
Contact jobs@sjsu.edu if you have questions about the position.
